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Cavalleria Toscana Bodywarmers
A bodywarmer solves the specific problem every rider has in cold weather: you need your core warm and your arms free. Cavalleria Toscana's take on it is characteristically clean, lightweight insulation through the body, nothing at all restricting the shoulder, and a cut slim enough to disappear under a layer rather than fight it.
The range covers quilted and padded styles in the brand's signature construction, using light insulation that holds heat without the bulk that makes most winter layers unwearable on a horse. Technical outer fabrics shed drizzle and block wind, while the armholes are cut generously enough that the rein contact stays honest through a full schooling session. Detailing runs to tonal logo work, contrast trims and clean zip lines, in year-round black and navy alongside the seasonal colours released with each collection.
Worn over a base layer and a technical knit, a bodywarmer handles most of a Benelux autumn on its own; underneath an outer layer, it adds core warmth through winter without the arm bulk of a second sleeved layer. Sizing spans ladies' and men's fits, cut close in the Italian style. Browse the complete Cavalleria Toscana bodywarmer range here, with full size charts and specifications on every product page.
Frequently Asked Questions about CT Bodywarmers
How does Cavalleria Toscana bodywarmer sizing work?
CT uses Italian sizing, which runs slimmer and shorter than most Northern European brands, particularly through the body length. Check the measurements in the size chart rather than ordering your usual size. Measure over the layers you'd actually ride in, since a bodywarmer is almost never worn against the skin.
Bodywarmer, gilet or vest, what's the difference?
Bodywarmer and gilet describe the same sleeveless layer; both are used in the Netherlands and Belgium, with gilet more common in French. Note that in Dutch, vest means a cardigan, so it's not an interchangeable term here.
When would you wear a bodywarmer instead of a jacket?
Whenever the limiting factor is arm freedom rather than temperature. Most riders reach for a bodywarmer in autumn and spring as a standalone layer, and through winter as a mid-layer under an outer shell. It's also the more practical choice for schooling in the cold, where a sleeved layer starts to interfere with the shoulder.
How do I wash a quilted bodywarmer?
Cool machine wash on a gentle cycle with the zip closed, no fabric softener, it mats the filling and reduces loft. Air dry away from direct heat, or use a low tumble with dryer balls to redistribute the insulation if the care label allows it.